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Hanoi

  • Dining

    February 3, 2011
  • Dining

    February 3, 2011
  • Dining

    December 2, 2010
  • Blogs

    January 5, 2010

    A last taste of 2009

    Mark MangerOnce a magical place, Nine75 disappeared altogether in 2009.​We find ourselves saying goodbye a lot these days. To Jason Sheehan, who's moving on to our partner paper in Seattle. To Bump & Grind and Buenos Aires Grill and Ha Noi Pho and Chez Jose and all the other restaurants that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2010

    Restaurant Roll Call for 2009

    Mark MangerFogo de Chao unleashed its love of meat on Denver in '09.​Dozens of restaurants closed in the metro area over the past year, ranging from such old-timers as the Trail Dust Steak House, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and Chez Jose to newcomers like XO, which both opened and closed in 2009. ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 27, 2009

    Can Tho Pho is no substitute for Ha Noi Pho

    Mark MangerFogo de Chao unleashed its love of meat on Denver in '09.​Dozens of restaurants closed in the metro area over the past year, ranging from such old-timers as the Trail Dust Steak House, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and Chez Jose to newcomers like XO, which both opened and closed in 2009. ... More >>

  • Dining

    August 27, 2009

    Only in Denver: Making a case for Federal Boulevard

    Mark MangerFogo de Chao unleashed its love of meat on Denver in '09.​Dozens of restaurants closed in the metro area over the past year, ranging from such old-timers as the Trail Dust Steak House, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse and Chez Jose to newcomers like XO, which both opened and closed in 2009. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 25, 2009

    Pho and gymnastics at Pho 95

    Mark MangerAnother smiling customer at Pho 95​ We all watched as the little girl with the blue leotard and blonde hair staggered on the mats. We all watched as she stood there, staring blindly out into the crowd, glancing up at the uneven bars, furrowing her small brows. Everyone in the plac ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 23, 2009

    Best of Denver 2009: Bread alert

    The 25th annual Best of Denver issue officially hits the streets (and this site) on March 26, and now that the hundred-plus food awards have been decided, I'm revisiting some of my favorite tales from this year's always-weird awards process.  Kinda like encounter therapy, and cheaper than going ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 5, 2009

    More Chinese food, more Vietnamese food - all good news

    The 25th annual Best of Denver issue officially hits the streets (and this site) on March 26, and now that the hundred-plus food awards have been decided, I'm revisiting some of my favorite tales from this year's always-weird awards process.  Kinda like encounter therapy, and cheaper than going ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 3, 2009

    Breakfast on the other side of the world

    I sat with my book and asked for tea. The host brought me a pot of fresh green tea, loose-leaf, still steeping. I opened my book, thinking I would have to wait for the first cart to come my way, but but the cart ladies, having spied me, descended like smiling, dive-bombing Stukkas. "Dumplings? Shr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 27, 2009

    Roll call: Restaurant openings and closings since January 1

    We're working hard to stay on top of the restaurant industry news -- a challenging task in these uncertain times. Whenever we hear of restaurants opening or closing, we post it on this blog; now we're going to start summarizing the action at the end of the month. And there's been plenty of action i ... More >>

  • Dining

    February 26, 2009

    From Bistro One to Katie Mullen's, restaurants keep opening. And closing.

    We're working hard to stay on top of the restaurant industry news -- a challenging task in these uncertain times. Whenever we hear of restaurants opening or closing, we post it on this blog; now we're going to start summarizing the action at the end of the month. And there's been plenty of action i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2009

    Developing: Ha Noi Pho no mo'

    Bad news for you fans of serious Vietnamese food: Ha Noi Pho, my Best Taste of Hanoi, has been sold. This happened just yesterday, but already the joint is operating under another name: Can Tho Pho. At least according to the sign out front at 1036 South Federal. When I put in a call just a few minut ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 16, 2009

    Ha Noi Pho gunman gets 330 year sentence

    On November 14, 2007, Phung Van Dang, toting a shotgun, entered Ha Noi Pho's kitchen intent on robbery, but wound up shooting it out with detectives in plainclothes who were lunching in the restaurant at 1036 South Federal. Today Denver District Judge Martin Egelhoff sentenced Dang, a habitual offen ... More >>

  • Dining

    January 1, 2009

    Digesting a year's worth of my best meals in the Mile High City

    On November 14, 2007, Phung Van Dang, toting a shotgun, entered Ha Noi Pho's kitchen intent on robbery, but wound up shooting it out with detectives in plainclothes who were lunching in the restaurant at 1036 South Federal. Today Denver District Judge Martin Egelhoff sentenced Dang, a habitual offen ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2008

    Guilty verdict in Ha Noi Pho Case

    Yesterday, a Denver jury convicted Phuong Van Dang of attempted first-degree assault on a peace officer, attempted aggravated robbery and a whole one-from-column-A, one-from-column-B menu of other charges connected to an incident last fall at Ha Noi Pho, at 1036 South Federal Boulevard. Dang was ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2008

    The Westword.com blog shortcut, December 10 edition

    It's beginning to feel a lot like blog roundup time. Today in Backbeat Online: • Twelve things every Wu-Tang Clan fan should own. • Mile High Makeout: Dreaming of me. • An extremely entertaining Q&A with Ryan Hendrix of Colourmusic. • Rap Up: Whygee and Sunken State unite for a free EP. â ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2008

    Friend or pho? Ha Noi case goes to trial

    Denver's pho restaurants have seen some tough times lately. Last month, a car crashed into Pho 7, knocking the joint out of commission for a few days. Times were even tougher at Ha Noi Pho, our Best Taste of Hanoi in the Best of Denver 2007. Soon after we bestowed that honor, the pho spot at 1036 S ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2008

    The Westword.com blog shortcut, December 3 edition

    As you like it. Today in Backbeat Online: • Sebastien Tellier (pictured) talks about Sexuality in a naughy Q&A. • Oasis' Noel Gallagher gets the Q&A treatment, too. • Eric Eyl's Mile High Makeout gives a listen to Mike Marchant's campfire songs. • A look at photographer Peter Beste's blac ... More >>

  • Dining

    September 25, 2008

    Pho 99 is pho-king great

    As you like it. Today in Backbeat Online: • Sebastien Tellier (pictured) talks about Sexuality in a naughy Q&A. • Oasis' Noel Gallagher gets the Q&A treatment, too. • Eric Eyl's Mile High Makeout gives a listen to Mike Marchant's campfire songs. • A look at photographer Peter Beste's blac ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 30, 2008

    McCain’s Vietcong Endorsement: Believe It...or Not!

    As you like it. Today in Backbeat Online: • Sebastien Tellier (pictured) talks about Sexuality in a naughy Q&A. • Oasis' Noel Gallagher gets the Q&A treatment, too. • Eric Eyl's Mile High Makeout gives a listen to Mike Marchant's campfire songs. • A look at photographer Peter Beste's blac ... More >>

  • Dining

    March 13, 2008

    Parallel 17

    Holding the line.

  • Dining

    January 10, 2008

    Ha Noi Pho

    At any time of day or night, a meal here is memorable.

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2008

    Duck's Blood? Pho Shizzle

    At any time of day or night, a meal here is memorable.

  • Blogs

    January 8, 2008

    Duck's Blood? Pho Shizzle

    At any time of day or night, a meal here is memorable.

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2007

    To the Top, With a Bullet

    At any time of day or night, a meal here is memorable.

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2007

    To the Top, With a Bullet

    At any time of day or night, a meal here is memorable.

  • News

    August 9, 2007

    At Your Disservice

    These student butlers got served.

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2007

    Tacos the Town

    These student butlers got served.

  • Blogs

    August 1, 2007

    Tacos the Town

    These student butlers got served.

  • Blogs

    September 20, 2006

    More Messages: Something's Gunny

    These student butlers got served.

  • News

    September 7, 2006

    A Federal Case

    Cruising down the boulevard, Denver’s avenue of schemes and dreams.

  • Dining

    June 15, 2006

    Oyster Barred

    A taste for revenge.

  • Dining

    May 25, 2006

    It's a Mall World

    Denver's strip-mall restaurants explore new territories.

  • Dining

    July 28, 2005

    Green Light

    Head for the hills -- the hill country of Sapa.

  • News

    January 6, 2005

    Read Alert!

    John Madden creates signs of the times.

  • News

    October 7, 2004

    Off Limits

    It's a family affair

  • Film

    August 9, 2001

    Secret Worlds

    The Vertical Ray of the Sun offers up a rich slice of Vietnamese family life.

  • Culture

    August 10, 2000

    Strange Ways

    Unusual mediums are showcased at the Bayeux Gallery and the Foothills Art Center.

  • News

    March 23, 2000

    The Forgotten Man

    Loi Nguyen faces a fight or flight situation.

  • News

    May 28, 1998

    Off Limits

    Loi Nguyen faces a fight or flight situation.

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